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LED floodlights are perfect for security, outdoors activities and saving on energy costs. Although they are versatile, people often have questions about LED floodlights, and we’ve compiled a few things to look out for when shopping for LED floodlights. LED floodlights can be used both domestically and commercially. The most attractive quality they have is that they give you an amount of light equivalent to that of numerous bulbs, but they consume less energy compared to halogen floodlights. It is also important to note that they are built to last 50,000 hours, which is much longer than the hal...

Boardrooms are a hub for many companies. This is because many meetings, whether they are formal or informal, are taking place in those boardrooms. Either the staff will be meeting in there, training is being done, or new business deals are being made. The boardroom is more often in use than it is not. This means that companies and businesses should be investing in energy saving LED lighting to keep their environment lit and business ready, while saving electricity and money. There is no good reason why any business should not invest in LED lighting. The Benefits Of LED Lighting In today’s day...

LED lights are the now and future of household Lighting. These lights are just like other types of household lighting, but LED lights last much longer than traditional lighting. Unlike Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs), LED lights do not contain mercury that could be spilled if dropped, making them a safer choice for household use.   LEDs, which are also known as Light Emitting Diodes, burn light 90 percent more efficiently than incandescent bulbs. LEDs work by passing an electrical current through a microchip, which causes tiny light emitting diodes to illuminate.   LED Lights in your Home  ...

    Flood lights are a great thing and they help us in so many ways. However, they generally have a few disadvantages to them. As with many things there are pros that get complimented by cons. But thanks to LED light technology and using that in flood lights, a few of those disadvantages disappear. Flood lights are great in small scale uses as well as large scale uses. This includes in natural disasters, in community programs such as night time sports events, or keeping workers safe on those late nights that they have to work or even outdoor performances, or just illuminating our backyards. ...

There is no means to be made out of warehouse lighting. This is simply just a cost that organisations need to bear as, after all, warehouses are necessary load to a business. So, should we keep the lighting cost to a minimum? Well, it mainly depends on how systematic a business requires its distribution network to be. By spending as little as you could on lighting is a fool’s errand. The less you spend on lighting, the more will be spent on dealing with damaged goods, returns and general incompetence. This is because warehouse staff prefer to see what they are doing. Buy Quality Lights Don’t b...

Hazardous locations are defined as any area where there are high concentrations of combustible particles in the air that may cause an explosion or fire. These flammable materials include, but are not limited to, liquids, dust, gasses and some fibres. Whenever these hazards are present, employees must use specially designed equipment to avoid the chance of igniting any of these materials. Two kinds of fixtures are certified for use in hazardous areas, intrinsically safe fixtures and explosion-proof lights. Intrinsically safe fixtures are extremely low powered and cannot produce enough heat or ...

We all know about street lights, they let us know if there are general power outages at night, they help us feel safer because we can see better when we travel at night, and they help us navigate through the roads at night by making everything else more visible, such as road works, other cars, and pedestrians. These lights are burning every night for long hours, and that eventually has its toll on the environment as it runs on a lot of electricity, and they can be costly to replace. Thankfully there are different street light solutions that are arising. LED Street Lights As the world changes ...

Out of all of the décor choices that you can make when setting up your retail store, your lighting is one of the most important to consider. Retail store lighting not only has a functional property in terms of illuminating your store, but it also adds to quite a bit of its aesthetic quality. The type of lights you select, how harshly or softly they illuminate the area, how much they cost to invest in and how much they cost to run, are but a few of the considerations that will affect how you approach lighting your retail outlet. So before jumping in and illuminating your store with the first s...

As humankind’s impact on the planet becomes more evident by the day, many people are looking for effective solutions to cut back on power costs while doing their part to live a little more greenly. Lighting, has become such an important part of our daily lives, that often, there is very little room to compromise in this regard. Though there is a responsibility for all of us to keep energy consumption in our homes and businesses to a minimum, which makes sourcing energy efficient lighting systems a priority for anyone who wants to lower their electricity bills, while lending a helping hand to ...

Selecting the correct type of industrial lighting for your operations will help you save money and energy, but will also ensure that all areas ore correctly lit so that accidents can be easily avoided at the workplace. There are a great many lighting solutions out there that are well-suited to industrial applications, but very few of them come with the extensive list of benefits offered by LED systems. So, if you have been skirting on finally investing in LEDs and are just looking for that nudge forward, here are a few of the top advantages to using LED industrial lighting. LED Lighting is ex...

If you operate a potentially hazardous working environment, then it is up to you to ensure that workplace accidents are kept to an absolute minimum. Statistics on workplace accidents in South Africa suggest that while only 10% of all accidents are the result of unsafe working conditions, 88% of all incidents are the result of an employee’s actions, or lack thereof. This could be due to negligence or ill instruction, or it could be that hazardous zones were not clearly marked so that they could be easily avoided or navigated when need be. A big part of ensuring workplace safety is to ensure th...

In the 19th century, the very first incandescent lamp was invented by two gentleman, Thomas Edison and Joseph Swan. Since then, there has been many improvements in different types of bulbs and their efficiencies. There are several types of lights and they have all been designed with a considered image in mind. Main types of bulbs are commonly found in the lighting systems of offices, homes or factories. The performance of a light depends on the bulb, different light bulbs create different lighting effects. A lamp is a device that creates light by an electrical current, and is a form of artific...

Light Emitting Diode LED lights are an electrical component that emits light through electrons in a semiconductor device. It does not have as much filament, using less power and has a long lifespan. LED lights produce a greater amount of light than incandescent lights and help preserve energy. These diodes are able to emit light of an intended colour without needing colour filters. Fluorescent A fluorescent bulb is a gas discharge tube that utilises fluorescence to create visible light. Luminous efficiency of the fluorescent tube is around 45 to 100 lumens per watt. Compared to incandescent l...

Fluorescent lights are a large part of the lighting family. The standard fluorescent light was developed in the 1930’s for commercial use. There are three key types of fluorescents; cold cathode, hot cathode and electroluminescent. Advantages of Fluorescent Lights: Energy efficient. Affordable production costs – fluorescent lights are 66% cheaper than traditional lighting and provides the exact amount of brightness. Long life of tubes – The average bulb or tube has the lifespan of six times longer than a traditional light. Fluorescent lights tend to burn less after being used continuously. V...

What are Highbay Lights? As the name implies, highbay lights are used to light up spaces with high ceilings. This usually applies to ceilings ranging from 20 feet to around 24 feet. Lowbay lights, however, are used for ceilings under 20 feet.   Highbay lights have multiple applications across a variety of industries, this includes workshops, assembly lines, factories. Highbay lights may also be seen in large recreational gyms and facilities. This type of light is also excellent for lighting up storage facilities and warehouses, large conference halls and even in hangars. Highbay lighting prov...

The very first street light, then referred to as the “electric candle”, was developed in 1875. A street light is a source of light, raised from the ground on the edge of a road. These days, street lights have light sensitive photocells that switch on only when light is needed. Street lights are said to be a benefit beyond being able to see in the dark. It is proven that lighting in residential and industrial areas reduces crime and car accidents. An LED has a life span of up to 100 000 hours, resulting in reduced maintenance costs. Because LED street lights are energy efficient, this means the...

LED lights have changed the conventional lighting market for a variety of reasons. Most importantly, their extremely long lifespans, minimalized energy consumption and minimal maintenance costs. With the price of lamps and lighting fixtures continuing to fall, most facility managers are upgrading their lighting systems to LED lights. The following are eight advantages for all shop decision makers to consider. Energy Efficient Unlike traditional incandescent, fluorescent and halogen options, LED lights utilise 50% less electricity resulting in a considerable amount on energy cost savings. This ...

By switching CCFL to LED lighting, industry (and mining is not the exception) is not merely subscribing to a fad, but driven by the necessity to increase productivity and safety, writes Eben Ferreira, Engineering Manager of NORDLAND LIGHTING (PTY) LTD. Just over ten years ago it would have been barely credible to expect LED technology to take the industrial lighting market by a proverbial storm in the years that were to follow. But now, it is becoming a standard in various industries. It is easy to comprehend why industry is adopting LED without a second thought. There are a number of factors ...

Nordland Lighting still shining brightly after 50 years of innovation Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Nordland Lighting is continuing its strong tradition of local innovation by launching its first Zone 2 LED luminaires for mining, oil & gas and petrochemical applications. The industrial and hazardous lighting specialist is also making these new luminaires available in stainless steel for specific requirements, in addition to launching die-cast aluminium bulkhead Zone 2 LED luminaires. “There is a definite move towards LED technology in industrial and hazardous lighting, due ma...

Raymond Nel, general manager at Nordland Lighting for the past two years, has been in the electrical industry for the past decade. With an extensive background in electronics, the transition to the electrical industry was easy for Raymond. His proven his business acumen coupled with an egalitarian management style encourages his team to take ownership of their responsibilities and inspires loyalty and commitment. Dynamic and forward-thinking, Raymond is excited about new LED products specifically for hazardous area and the new doors that are being opened as LED technology advances. Sparks: Wh...

Nordland (Pty) Ltd had been approached by the Northcliff Country Club to upgrade the lighting on their squash courts facilities. The challenge was to replace the existing 9, old T12 open channel 2.4m long 75w fluorescent luminaires with a more energy efficient light source, and yet maintain, or better the illumination levels required for a club level squash court. BEFORE AFTER The original installation provided an average illumination level of approximately 500 Lux with a total power consumption of 1485 watts. The new installation of 12 surface mounted enclosed LED luminaires provi...